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Rise of offshore oil and gas full time
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Rise of Danish offshore oil and gas business
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On Economy
• Employments in Danish offshore market:
13,000 full time employees with 9,400
based in Esbjerg (2007)
• 80% of activities in the Danish part of the
North Sea concentrates on Maersk Oil and
Gas
• Danish offshore market goes international.
In 2002 40% of the Danish offshore market
was international orientated. In 2006
this had grown to 50%.
On management when new SME’s approach
the offshore oil and gas market:
• Approach on the offshore market is an
important strategic decision
• Does the offshore market suit the SME’s
existing core business?
• Offshore knowledge is wanted by the
manufacturers
• Developed management systems required
on HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment,
Quality).
• With an advantage the SME might start as
a 2nd or 3rd link supplier on the offshore
market.
• Offshore market has no place for “TRIAL
AND ERROR”. Entering the market is to
be done carefully. ■
2006
2006
Engineering and
environmental assistance
From the west coast office located in Esbjerg,
NIRAS provide engineering and environmental
assistance to the international offshore
industry, within the following disciplines:
• Structural
• Mechanical
• Electrical (power, switchboard, load sharing)
• Instrumentation
• Automation
• Production Process Control (SCADA)
• HVAC (heating, ventilation and airconditioning)
• Safety (ESD, F/G)
• Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and envi-
ronmental surveys
• Environmental communication including dialogue
with authorities
• Waste handling and treatment
During partnership in OCE (Offshore Consortium
Esbjerg), NIRAS also provide turnkey projects and
packages starting from detailed design through procurement,
manufaturing and installation to on-going
maintenance and service agreements.
For further information please visit
www.niras.com
Offshore Center Danmark
Yearbook 2008
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